Kitchen

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Top 10 Popular Articles

Juicer

Juicers review

06 Jul 2011 | We test a range of centrifugal and non-centrifugal juicers and find a high price tag doesn't necessarily mean outstanding performance. More >>

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Cooktops buying guide

01 Oct 2008 | The old kitchen range — albeit in an upmarket format — is making a comeback, but having a separate oven and cooktop allows you flexibility to put each where you like, at the height that suits you best.  More >>

Ovens buying guide

Ovens buying guide

21 May 2008 | But while looks may be important, they're only one of many things to think about when buying an oven. More >>

Oven

Ovens $850 to $1900 review and compare

16 Apr 2007 | If you haven’t been in the market for a new oven for a while, you might be surprised to discover what they can do these days.  More >>

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Electric built-in ovens review

23 May 2011 | We compare multi-function ovens, with and without self-cleaning features.  More >>

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Kitchen benchtops buying guide

01 Jul 2008 | The kitchen is often described as the heart of the family home. No longer just a place for cooking and washing-up, it’s become one of the key entertaining areas. More >>

Inside of fridge

Fridge and freezer buying guide

10 Mar 2011 | There are big variations in temperature uniformity, efficiency, noise and running costs. More >>

Benchtop mixer

Benchtop mixers review

07 Jul 2009 | Baking cakes, cookies, breads and pizza dough from scratch with a good benchtop mixer is fast, easy, and costs less.  More >>

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Automatic espresso machines

12 Apr 2008 | For an immediate coffee hit, does real espresso at the push of a button sound more appealing than instant coffee from a tin? More >>

Brand reliability

CHOICE reliability survey

01 Feb 2011 | CHOICE regularly surveys its members, asking them to share their experiences of reliability for a number of appliances.  More >>

Top 10 Recent Articles

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Thermochef first look

25 Jan 2012 | This multifunction cooking appliance doesn't miss a beat. More >>

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Microwaves review

19 Dec 2011 | We review 27 microwaves priced from $109 to $490 to find out which models perform the best, and are the easiest to use. More >>

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Black and Stone multi-purpose cooker first look

21 Dec 2011 | This eight-function cooker has settings for steaming, baking, and slow cooking. More >>

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Freestanding electric cookers review

10 Nov 2011 | These all-electric cookers look sleek, with controls at the front so your splashback can run across the whole wall.  More >>

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Dual fuel 90cm stoves review

14 Oct 2011 | CHOICE reviews dual fuel freestanding 90cm stoves, with test results for 6 dual-fuel ranges priced from $1999 to $3699.  More >>

Sandwich press

Sandwich presses review

21 Sep 2011 | Our latest test reveals which sandwich makers will easily turn your favourite sangers into mouthwatering snacks. More >>

Pressure cooker

Pressure cooker reviews

19 Mar 2009 | Pressure cooking is often used to braise, stew and simmer as you would in a slow cooker but in a shorter period of time.  More >>

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Dishwashers buying guide

03 Mar 2009 | A dishwasher can save you hours of slaving over a hot sink and help save the planet too – used properly, dishwashers are generally more water and energy efficient than dishwashing by hand. More >>

dishwasher reviews

Dishwashers review

10 Oct 2011 | We take the guesswork out of buying the major dishwasher brands by testing them in our specialised independent laboratories.  More >>

Juicer

Juicers review

06 Jul 2011 | We test a range of centrifugal and non-centrifugal juicers and find a high price tag doesn't necessarily mean outstanding performance. More >>

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